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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

INON INC. is pleased to announce of official release of 「M67 Lens Adapter Base」 for Panasonic「DMW-MCTZ20」(*1) which is genuine marine case for 『LUMIX DMC-TZ20』/『LUMIX DMC-TZ18』(*1) on June 2nd, 2011 to attach INON M67 series close-up lens 『UCL-330』『UCL-165 M67』.

The component Base Plate is designed based on base shape of compatible marine case/water-proof protector to fit securely on it without rattle. This product directly accepts dual functional product 「Grip Base D4」or 「Grip Base DIII」as a grip and lighting arm enabling to add compatible strobe/LED flashlight together with various lighting arm product to support simple/compact set-up as well as friendly upgrade to multi lighting system.

The Lens Adapter Unit is mounted on the compatible marine case/water-proof protector at lens pot with pressure molding and supplied Supporting Screws to reliably hold compatible close-up lens. The Lens Adapter Unit can be separated with combined attachment lens by simply loosening the Supporting Screws.

(*1)Contact Panasonic Corporation for detail of camera/marine case. INON Inc. confirms product compatibility based on a camera/housing available in Japan.

(*2)This product does not support a wide conversion lens due to camera master lens specification.

(*3)When using a close-up lens on this product underwater, significant vignetting will be observed at zoom wide end. Zoom towards to telephoto side little bit to avoid vignetting

(*4)Slight vignetting on image corners at zoom wide end even without a close-up lens on land and underwater. Crop an image or use without the lens adapter unit.

More reliable slave flashing of [Optical D Cable connection] with fiber optics even under bright condition like under surface or back lit comparing to conventional wireless slave flashing.

INON [Clear Photo System] compatible and can effectively prevent drawback of using built-in flash like backscatter, ghost or flare to get clear image together with secure connection of [Optical D Cable connection] .

(*6)When shooting with【“S-TTL” Auto mode】, images will get slightly underexposed in all shooting range. Use flash compensation function of the camera to set flash compensation value between +0.7E.V. and +1.0 E.V.S-TTL Auto modes is usable only when 『XZ-1』built-in flash is set to “TTL”.INON strobe is not supported by Olympus “wireless RC flash system”.

The「Video Base V2」consists of a base plate which is specifically designed to match with unique base shape of Canon「WP-V3」/「WP-V2」and is attached on the case with the base plate and pressure bonding around the lens port to benefit to hold INON LED flashlight including「LE550-W」firmly without rattle.

The「Video Base V2」can have compact「Shoe Base」on top of the lens port and two「D Holder」on both sides to support simple and compact set-up as well as upgrading to multi lighting system only with compatible flashlight(s) and lighting arm product(s).

The「Video Base V2」and combined「Shoe Base」/「D Holder」does not obstruct to open/close the water-proof case and will not bother you when you need to change batteries with these accessories being attached on the water-proof case.

(*1)Contact Canon Inc. for detail of camcorder/water-proof case. INON Inc. confirms product compatibility based on a camcorder/housing available in Japan.

(*2)The previous「Video Base V1」is not compatible with the「WP-V3」as it is but can be used in combination with optional『Base Plate (with 1/4 Tripod Screw) for Video Base V2』in exchange of original Base Plate. Contact your purchasing dealer or INON for detail.

(*3)Canon genuine balance weight「WW-DC1」is not usable together with this product.

INON INC. is pleased to announce official release of new dual use (land/underwater) wide conversion lens with conventional M67 screw mount for 28mm wide camera (35mm film equivalent) to get ultra wide image on May 22th, 2011.

The UWL-H100 28M67 is equipped with「28M67 Mount」which is same as highly versatile 「M67 Mount」to attach on camera system. There is a selection either of Type1 or Type2 to accommodate with wide range of compatible cameras to enhance combined camera’s performance.

Optional「M67 Screw Ring Set for UWL-H100 28M67 Type1」or「M67 Screw Ring Set for UWL-H100 28M67 Type2」makes it easy to modify original lens to other type (*2).

As of May 2011, compatible camera system is

UWL-H100 28M67 Type1 : Olympus「XZ-1」+「PT-050」(*3)

UWL-H100 28M67 Type2 : Canon「iVIS HF M41/M43」+「WP-V3」

(*1)Actual angle of view differs depending on camera/housing to use.

(*2)Depending on usage, original screw ring could be anchored due to salt build-up. If you find any difficulties to remove original screw ring, do not proceed self modification and consult your purchasing dealer.

(*3)Slight vignetting at zoom wide end. Crop an image after shooting or zoom to telephoto side little bit to eliminate vignetting.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

The INON X-2 housing for EOS50D/40D is to be discontinued and will be available from limited stock from our dealers. We are developing succeeding model for 「Canon EOS 60D」. The pricing and release date of this new model is to be announced.

「X-2 for EOS50D/40D」

May 11th, 2011INON INC.

*Press release information is as of May 11th, 2011 and subject to change without prior notice.